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Major Updates

🎉 Save the Date: VCFamilia Awards Reception Returns! 🎉 

After a sold-out debut last year at the Milken Institute in Los Angeles, we’re thrilled to announce that the 2nd Annual VCFamilia Awards Reception is officially happening on Thursday, September 11th in San Francisco!

This year’s theme? Roaring 20s — because while the world may be anything but, there's always room to celebrate Latine excellence in venture.

Get ready for exciting updates in the weeks ahead:
🏆 Award winner announcements
✨ Event enhancements
🎁 Fun contests and surprises

Early bird tickets are now live, and trust us — you’ll want to grab yours early. Last year sold out fast (we literally had to add tables 😅).

👉 Buy your ticket now and be the first in-the-know!

We’re also proud to share that Pivotal Ventures and J.P. Morgan are returning as founding sponsors — doubling down to help us bring this celebration to life. 💛

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🗽NYC Kickoff! 🗽

An Exclusive Evening of Latine-Led Innovation & AI Insight

We’re kicking things off NYC style with an intimate gathering at a stunning, members-only club in Tribeca - Maxwell Social!

We’re thrilled to welcome Richard Ortega from Microsoft’s Office of the CTO, who will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s largest tech companies is investing in and deploying AI across industries. Whether you're tracking trends or seeking enterprise partnerships, this is a convo you won't want to miss.

What to Expect:
🌇 A classy Tribeca setting
💬 Thoughtful convos with Latine VCs, founders & leaders
🤝 Curated, intentional networking

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to be in the room. 👉 RSVP now 

Houston LP/GP Luncheon 🤠 

May 21st - This is the 3rd event we’re having this year for LP/GPs in VCFamilia! ​​You're invited to join VCFamilia, Dahlia VC, and BakerBotts for an exclusive luncheon bringing together top players in the innovation ecosystem in Houston.

This curated gathering provides an excellent opportunity to connect with decision-makers from leading firms and political figures. Our past events have included representatives from billion-dollar LPs such as Pivotal, Stepstone, Cambridge, Bank of America, Skoll, and other notable institutions.

Please RSVP here.

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🌟 Join LaFamilia as a Volunteer! 🌟

Are you passionate about building community, uplifting Latine leaders, and making an impact through collaboration and storytelling? LaFamilia is growing, and we’re looking for committed, values-driven individuals to join us in our mission to amplify and empower the next generation of Latine changemakers.

We’re currently seeking volunteers for the following key roles:

• City Lead – San Francisco

• Marketing Intern (Summer 2025)

• HHM Volunteers

✨ These roles are a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, expand your network, and contribute to a vibrant, fast-growing Latine community. Whether you’re passionate about grassroots organizing, digital marketing, or simply want to give back — we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Fill out our volunteer form here. Let’s build something beautiful juntos 💛

🔗 Useful Links

• VCFamilia Public Directory

• FounderFamilia Public Directory